Choosing Between Kitchen Bench Tops: Laminate Or Stone?

When choosing materials for your kitchen bench top for a new kitchen or kitchen renovation, facing a dilemma is quite natural. You might think of saving a few bucks and choose laminated wood bench tops or make a lifetime investment on stone bench tops. It is only you who can make a final decision by gathering the required knowledge and making an informed decision. 

The Cost Of Laminate And The Stone Bench Tops

Unless your budget is unlimited, you will have to consider the cost of bench tops. You require five meters of bench top on an average for your kitchen and a standard 600mm depth. An approximate cost for this in Australia is listed below,
  •     Laminate with rolled edges- $625.00
  •    Caesarstone, a popular reconstituted stone product- $2800.00
  •     Granite- $3300.00
  •     Marble- $3500.00


These are approximate prices, and you can expect significant variations once you get specific quotes. For stone benchtops in Adelaide, you can add $2500/- to $3000/- in the kitchen renovation budget.

Some practical considerations: Laminate vs Stone

The reasons for preferences over stone or laminate bench tops are not always based on cost.
  •        Those who love granite, prefer it because of its scratch resistance as compared to laminate.
  •         Some also prefer reconstituted stone over marble, granite or laminate for their uniform appeal
  •        Those who love granite prefer it for its features like stain resistance.
  •        Those who love laminate do so because their stone bench top was too dense. On the other hand, if the stone bench tops get scratched and stained they are hard to repair.

In general, most homeowners with children prefer laminate because they are soft and inexpensive. You will not have to worry about your children getting hurt. On the other hand, homeowners without children can take more care of granite bench tops and appreciate its beautiful appearance.

If you are planning to sell the house, granite will not be an ideal choice, and you should go for laminates as they are value for money. 
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